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Individuals and families looking for health insurance for 2015 have 15 insurers and 230 health plans to choose from. The average approved rate change was 1.5 percent, said Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler. The insurers requested an average 8.3 percent increase, but it was lowered after a review by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner. “The […]
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Which companies have given you good service this year, and which ones have made you upset? Consumer Reports is offering its fifth annual Naughty & Nice List, a guide for stressed-out holiday shoppers during a time when they need it most. The list is based on input from Consumer Reports’ staff, who cover shopping, finance, […]
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Sirius XM Radio has agreed to refund money to consumers and pay $3.8 million under an agreement with 44 states and the District of Columbia to resolve claims that it engaged in misleading advertising and billing practices. Eligible consumers have until May 3, 2015 to file a complaint to receive money back. The charges The […]
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The Dental Commission has immediately suspended the license of a Renton dentist based on charges that he wasn’t following sterilization and infection control guidelines. The statement of charges allege that Kin So – DE00005103 – didn’t provide adequate protective barriers, consistently complete spore testing, or properly maintain cleaning solutions. Charges also state that So was […]
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The Medical Quality Assurance Commission has immediately suspended the license of Bremerton physician Darren M. Chotiner – MD.00049050 – based on charges that he sexually abused patients. Charges state that Chotiner abused two patients during September, October, and November of 2014. Charges say he massaged the patients with ungloved hands for long periods of time, […]
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In the next step of its challenge of Puget Sound Energy’s rate plan, the Attorney General’s Office filed testimony Wednesday recommending a lower profit margin that could save customers as much as $35 million every year. The agency’s public counsel, who represents consumers in rate cases, recommends in its analysis filed with the Washington Utilities […]
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State regulatory staff released an investigation report Tuesday on a six-hour 911 outage that occurred earlier this year, recommending that CenturyLink be penalized up to $2.9 million and make improvements to ensure network reliability. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission began the investigation after a statewide 911 outage disrupted emergency services for six hours beginning […]
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We’ve lived through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, today, on a different note, is Giving Tuesday, a national day of giving when Americans are encouraged to donate to the charity of their choice. Giving Tuesday kicks off the holiday giving season. Be sure to make wise choices when giving money to charities, and avoid […]
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The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved an agreement Tuesday to settle Avista’s request to increase electric and natural gas rates for its customers in Washington. Under the terms of the commissioner’s order, Avista’s annual electric revenues will increase by $12.1 million, or about 2.5 percent. That’s less than the $18.2 million, or about 3.8 […]
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Did you fight the crowds on Black Friday? If you didn’t start working on your holiday list then, you might be looking to go out on Small Business Saturday, a day when those store owners offer deals to entice you, or Cyber Monday, buying on the Internet, which has become the most popular shopping day […]
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